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FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY:

Sub topic:

What is GPS?

Made by: maheen hanif

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What is GPSThe Global Positioning System GPS) isbased on satellite technology. Itprovides information about time andlocation to people who have GPS-

enabled devices. The GPS was createdby connecting twenty four satellitesthat could share information with eachother.

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GPS has a variety of applications on land,at sea and in the air. Basically, GPS is

usable everywhere except where it'simpossible to receive the signal such asinside most buildings, in caves and othersubterranean locations, and underwater.

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The most common airborne applicationsare to navigate the correct area of a

commercial aircraft.

At sea, GPS is also typically used fornavigation by recreational boaters,

commercial fishermen, and professionalmariners.

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Anyone who needs to keep track of

where he or she is, to find his or herway to a specified location, or know

what direction and how fast he or

she is going can utilize the benefits of

the global positioning system.

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GPS satellites are powered by solar

energy. They have backup batteriesonboard to keep them running in theevent of a solar eclipse, when there's

no solar power. Small rocket boosterson each satellite keep them flying inthe correct path.

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